How could I PREVENT THIS ALL my other accounts are fine though
2006-08-11 15:21:00 · 8 answers · asked by keke 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I didnt download anything on any other accounts its just doing this all of a sudden on this one account
2006-08-11 15:27:33 · update #1
scubadiver50704 I am trying to save my new dell flat top computer im not worrying about what you have to say if you had sence you would know I need help duhhh
2006-08-11 15:32:53 · update #2
Pop-ups come from 2 sources.
1. They are generated by malware software which is installed on your own computer usually without your knowledge or consent. Removing from your computer all: spyware,adware, trojan horses, and virus' will usually take care of these type.
2. Some are generated by websites that you visit. Basically just a form of very annoying advertising. These are the type that popup blockers such as Yahoo's toolbar or Windows XP Blocker are most effective againest.
Just a couple or so short years ago... most people used a firewall and an anti-virus and they were cool. In todays internet one needs to add an ad/spyware solution or 3! And a anti trojan helps too.
Here's some to get you started:
1. Scan for virus and remove (free online scan) with BitDefender
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/
2. Scan for trojans and remove (free online scan) with Ewido
http://www.ewido.net/en/
3. Scan for ad/spyware and remove (free download) with Spybot Search & Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
2006-08-11 16:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by jibberjabbar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are running the latest IE, go into that account then open your internet browser - click:
Tools
Pop-up Blocker
Turn On Pop-up Blocker
You can also customize using the Pop-up Blocker Settings menu item in Tools.
2006-08-17 22:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by Spaced 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Log into the account with the pop ups and download spybot at this site.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Install it, download the updates for it and run it.
2006-08-11 22:25:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So figure out the problem, fix it, and then (the moral is) quit with all the anonimity and be who you are, even on line. Much less complicated and confusing.
2006-08-11 22:29:37 · answer #4 · answered by scubadiver50704 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your cookies in this account if you got a lot you need to delete them that causes a lot of these problems
2006-08-11 22:26:34 · answer #5 · answered by ♥♫§weetTart§amantha♫♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download superantispyware.It will fix that problem. It is VERY VERY effective and it is free.
2006-08-11 23:01:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just run your antivirus and put your popup blocker on
2006-08-16 13:23:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
run spybot search and destroy, it's free online. get it and run the scan.
2006-08-18 19:57:56 · answer #8 · answered by quatin1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋